Mazatlan Tour: Stone Island or Deer Island?
 

We will be in Mazatlan in October via the Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor. Our group consists of 6 adults and 6 children (ages 8 thru 15). Which tour would you suggest....Stone Island or Deer Island? My husband, my 2 children and I have been to Mazatlan before in 2005 and did not book a tour. As this was not one of my favorite ports last time I wanted to make sure we had a more positive experience as the rest of our group has never been to Mexico.

Stone Island is a lot of fun. You do not need a tour. As you leave the cruise ship terminal, turn left and walk about 1/2 mile. Look for the little "embarkadero" sign. They will take you there for $2 p.p. round trip on a little panga. The island is very close to where the cruise ship docks. You'll have a great beachy day at a very low cost. There are some very nice beach restaurants there too!

I went last year with my two kids, ages 4 and 9 at the time, we did Stone Island and they loved it. It is well worth the cost wen we booked thru Mazatlan Tours, our family of four cost us about $100 and that included our meals, all you can drink, the tour on the boat, which we all enjoyed, and then activities at the beach. My older daughter and I kayaked while my husband and younger daughter went out on a quad. Well worth the money. I am going back in Novemeber with no kids and am seriously looking at trying the Deer Isalnd one this time so I would love some feedback if anyone has been on it.

I'll try the Mazatlan Tours for Stone Island. Thanks for the tip.

hi, when in Oct will you be on Carnival Splendor?

My friend and I will be onboard Splendor from Oct 17 - 24, 2010.
let me know if you will be on the same time.

sorry this is my first cruise and first time to Mazatlan, so I can't be of any help.

but I too am interested in which excursion to book.

anyone have any info on Deer Island? what to see and do there?